“Innovation is happening in centers of excellence around the world faster than ever before,” [Billionaire venture capitalist Jim Breyer] says, “largely because it’s more inexpensive than it was even five years ago to develop a product or service for a global audience.” What’s In The Innovation Sandwich, Bloomberg Businessweek Jan 19, 2015.

Innovation has been happening in pockets of excellence for just about, forever. The trick was always to know where to look and how to avoid squashing them in our effort to improve the organization.